In Xu Hao's eyes, Director Zhou was more reliable than many others.

Because he was a smart man.

Knowing when to advance or retreat, understanding how to bow or stand tall, Xu Hao was fully capable of a carrot-and-stick approach to keep him in line.

If he agreed to his request and had a meal with him, it would completely dispel his worries.

Thinking this, Xu Hao nodded and said, "Alright."

Director Zhou was overjoyed and quickly said, "Young Master Xu, please wait a moment, I'll make a reservation right now."

As he spoke, he made a reservation for a private room on a restaurant's website.

Seeing Director Zhou, who had previously been quite hostile to him and even kicked him out of the office, now groveling before Xu Hao like a fawning dog, Guo Lan was filled with emotion.

She couldn't understand how Xu Hao had become so powerful.

Back in Jing'an City, she hadn't heard much about Xu Hao!

But what she didn't know was that she had left Jing'an City early, and the night Xu Hao saved Qian Youyou and killed that Islander, Guo Lan was still somewhat scared. So, she had left Jing'an City with Qian Youyou and moved to Huadu, while Xu Hao was just beginning to consolidate the various forces in Jing'an City. Besides, Xu Hao's reputation really wasn't as high in Jing'an as it was in Huadu, where people helped spread his fame!

When the other teachers heard that Director Zhou was inviting them to a meal and seeing the situation, apparently inviting everyone, they were instantly excited. Director Zhou was famously stingy in the school.

It was said that he almost never paid when he went out to eat with colleagues.

However, usually, his position was higher than those he dined with, and when parents invited him to meals, he never had to spend a penny, earning him the reputation of being extremely tightfisted.

And now, they were fortunate enough to be treated to a meal by Director Zhou.

Moreover, they could clearly see that Director Zhou was very enthusiastic, respectful, and even somewhat humble towards Xu Hao, an attitude he never even displayed in front of the principal.

It was only last year when that big shot from the educational bureau personally visited The Eighth Elementary School that he acted similarly.

But those with keen eyesight detected that he exhibited a nearly imperceptible fear when facing Xu Hao.

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Why was he so scared?

Could Xu Hao really take away his position?

The teachers were puzzled, as powerful as Xu Hao was, he couldn't just dismiss Director Zhou on a whim.

At that moment, Sun Meihe said, "Director Zhou, may I join the meal as well? Don't worry, I won't cause any trouble. I just want to mend fences with Teacher Guo, after all, we're still colleagues."

Director Zhou looked to Xu Hao and Guo Lan for approval.

Xu Hao indifferently said, "If Guo Lan agrees, then I agree."

Sun Meihe then looked at Guo Lan, pleading, "Teacher Guo, I really realize my mistake, please forgive me, I sincerely want to get along with you."

Guo Lan nodded and said, "Since we're all colleagues and see each other often, it's better to resolve disputes than to foster them, so let's all go have a meal together."

"Thank you, Teacher Guo, you really are a great teacher!" Sun Meihe thanked her profusely.

Guo Lan smiled but didn't say much. She was kind-hearted and liked to get along with others.

However, Xiao Lan frowned slightly. She vaguely felt that Sun Meihe was no good person, but she had no proof.

Xu Hao certainly felt the same, but he didn't mind. Sun Meihe alone was not capable of making any waves.

Director Zhou took leave for all the teachers, then led everyone downstairs, ready to head to the restaurant he had reserved.

However, as they were descending the stairs, Xu Hao noticed Sun Meihe constantly playing with his phone, but Xu Hao didn't care, assuming that Sun Meihe was just another smartphone addict.

Just as the group was about to exit the school gates, a tall, handsome man with blond hair and blue eyes ran toward them from a distance.

Several teachers changed their expressions upon seeing him, and Guo Lan's face also turned sour.

The man ran up to Guo Lan and said, "Teacher Guo, you're finally back."

Guo Lan glanced at him and said indifferently, "Teacher Allen, I don't know you well."

Allen smiled and said, "Teacher Guo, we do know each other though. We're not close now, but we will be later."

Guo Lan responded coolly, "We will not be close in the future, Teacher Allen. If there's nothing else, we'll be going now."

At that moment, Allen glanced at the others, and he was instantly struck by Xiao Lan's beauty.

However, he quickly regained his composure, inwardly deciding he had to stay more focused or else he would end up with nothing.

He surveyed the group and finally set his eyes on Xu Hao, saying coldly, "You must be that Huaya man, Xu Hao. I'm telling you to stay away from Teacher Guo, or else keep in mind I won't be nice to you!"